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a visual guide to eliminating a trouble client before you start.

that — Mon, 17 May 2010 13:32:10 +0000

So you might be checking out the job section of craigslist for your local area and come across one that seems promising, you think: “Hey i can do that, it would only take me a couple of minutes, might make some quick money”

And then you contact them.

there are a couple of things that make you uncomfortable at the beginning, but you do it anyway. the client is a thorn in your flesh, and never pays you for your work. OR use this handy guide to avoid that.

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Setting a Facebook Username for your Page.

that — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:44:03 +0000

step 1: log into facebook if you aren’t already.

Step 2: go to: facebook.com/username

(You will see a page like the one below)

Step 3: Click "set a username" for your Pages.

Step 4: choose which page you want to set the username for:

If it is not eligible to choose a username, then you will see the message above.

How do you solve that problem? Get some more fans.

Step 5: If you see a box pop up that asks you to enter a username, do that, and the click "Check availability"

That’s it.

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How to print more than one page from an embedded scribd document

that — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:50:44 +0000

Ok, so you have a crappy powerpoint, or word document embedded on blog, because that web designer of yours insisted on you using wordpress for your website. He went on and on about "how easy it would be to work with it."

BUT now that you’ve got your document embedded, somebody called you and said:

And you think to yourself "What in the world does that mean?"
and you send an email to your designer, and say:

and your designer says:

what the deal is, is when you go to the page, where the document is embedded

and click the "print" button, it only wants to print the current page that you are viewing.

See? it even says so…

So, what you need to do, is one of two things,

1. click the download button, and save that sucker to your harddrive.

2.a – click the "<> Share" button

2.b – and then the "Click Here" under the: Read on Scribd heading.

2.c – Now, you can print to your hearts desire.

and that my friends, is that.

The end.

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why should i use dropbox?

that — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 05:22:21 +0000

So this designer friend of mine said that he shared a folder with me via dropbox.com
(Come on, use the referal link if you’re going to click, it’s the least you could do… freeloader.)

question: Why should i sign up for another service?
answer: Because you’re paying that designer for something… or if you’re not, maybe you should be.

question: how do i sign up if i received an invite.
answer: come with me, i’ll hold your hand. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Click on that “view the “WHATEVER THE NAME IS” folder that WHOEVER shared.

2. you can see what type of files are in the folder and maybe that will help you determine whether you want to accept this folder or not.
A good rule of thumb is: if i sent it to you. THEN FREAKIN ACCEPT IT! I don’t do this because i don’t have better things to do.

3. Create a Free Dropbox Account.

OR if you’re already savy, then login to your dropbox account and accept it that way.

4. Here you have an option – i would recommend “download dropbox” but if you don’t want to, read below…

… So you’re a tool, and you don’t trust me? that’s ok. Maybe your network administrator won’t let you install stuff on your PC. that’s ok, i’ll hold your hand, just click on the “Dropbox website”

Then you’ll get a sweet looking interface like this:

“OH NOW i see why you wanted me to get these files, you had something to share with me…”
Yep. that’s why. glad we’re banging on all cylinders now.

5. Holy Crap! What’s that recent events tab?
Oh not much, that’s just where you can see what the heck i’ve been doing, and when i’ve been doing it.

(hey, see that little RSS icon… you wouldn’t even have to log in to see what’s going on… but who are we kidding, if you had to read this article, you probably think that “RSS” stands for “Robots Serve Satan”.)

6. Ok so there’s the files now what?
Really? Do i have to bottle-feed you?
Check the files you want to download, then click “More Actions” / “Download File”

7. Send me an email telling me how awesome this is.
In Conclusion. i like dropbox.com

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that’s a video: defining and using custom patterns in photoshop

that — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:55:06 +0000

defining and using custom patterns in Photoshop

I’m using Photoshop CS4, but this works with several versions as well.

step 1: Open whatever you want to use to make the pattern,

step 2: Copy and Paste that design into a new document,
Black and white, or transparent backgrounds work the best.

step 3: Select “Edit / Define Pattern…”
go do it.

step 4: Name that Pattern
have you named it yet?

step 5: Open the image you want to create a pattern on.
i can’t hold your hand all the time…

step 6: Create a New Layer.
This isn’t how i would do it, but it will work for you noob.

step 7: Layer / Layer Style / Pattern Overlay.
The WRONG way to do it is select / Fill.

step 8: Click on the Pattern dohicky, then choose your new pattern you just made.
Now click “OK” – Did i really just have to type that?

step 9: TADA!…nothing happened…
Yeah i know that. you have to have something for the pattern to work with.

step 9a: Fill that Layer with White.
Yes, Use the paint bucket. tool…

step 9b: And magically…
it looks like crap… but wait, there’s more.

step 9c: Under the Layers Menu
click the arrow by the “normal” dropdown box. then try Multiply (to leave the dark colors of the design) or Lighten/Screen (to leave the white part of the design)

step 10: double click on the effects you put on your white layer.
if you can find it…. it’s under layers / layer effects.

step 11: If by some miracle you’re back to this window…
By jove, you’ve done it.

step 12: Now adjust the Scale / Blend Mode and Opacity to your heart’s content…
Congratulations, you can read. now go try a book.

step 13 Done Already?
Yes. yes you are, and i don’t appreciate the sarcastic tone.

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HOW TO: windows live writer posting to a self hosted wordpress blog

that — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:19:01 +0000

i just recently started using Microsoft Windows Live Writer for posting to my self-hosted wordpress website (running 2.91) and i love it, if you post info to a blog then you should try out this program, below is a video of me adding a post to my website with live writer. (Scroll down / push play)

ironically as i write this post it is from the wordpress dashboard.

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Entourage X pop 3 access for google apps

that — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:53:51 +0000

Entourage X pop 3 access for google apps
1. Enable POP in Gmail.
2. Open Entourage.
3. Click ‘Tools,’ and select ‘Account Settings…’
4. Click ‘New.’ (If you receive the ‘Account Setup Assistant,’ click ‘Configure account manually.’)
5. Select ‘POP’ next to ‘Account type:,’ and click ‘OK.’
6. Enter a name for your new account in the ‘Account Name:’ field.
7. Enter your full name in the ‘Your Name:’ field.
8. Enter your full email address (username@gmail.com) in the ‘Email Address:’ field. Google Apps users, enter your full address in the format ‘username@your_domain.com.’
9. Enter your full email address (including ‘@gmail.com’ or ‘@your_domain.com’) in the ‘Account ID’ field.
10. Enter ‘pop.gmail.com’ in the ‘Incoming Mail Server:’ field. Google Apps users, enter the server names provided, don’t add your domain name in this step.
11. Click ‘Click here for advanced receiving options’ in the ‘Receiving mail’ section.
12. Check the box next to ‘This POP service requires a secure connection (SSL).’
13. Enter your email password in the ‘Your Password:’ field.
14. Enter ‘smtp.gmail.com’ in the ‘Outgoing Mail Server:’ field.
15. Click ‘Click here for advanced sending options’ in the ‘Sending mail’ section.
16. Check the box next to ‘SMTP service requires secure connection (SSL), ‘ and click ‘OK.’
17. Check the box next to ‘Override default SMTP port:,’ and enter ’465′ in the box.
18. Check the box next to ‘SMTP server requires authentication,’ and click ‘OK.’

this information was taken from gmail help on google

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don’t use this font.

that — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:17:25 +0000

so you’re thinking about using Papyrus because “It has that look to it. You know, the old like ancient font look…”

Yes, i know what you’re thinking, but that is in fact not the case. There is not an exception in which it might be ok to use it. And with the prevalence of freely available, and usable fonts there is not a reason for you to use papyrus.

Suggestions?
I suggest you delete it (papyrus) right now, go ahead, i’ll wait. Even if you have to go and don’t come back to finish this article, you will have done yourself and mankind a favor – and while you’re at it, delete comic sans too.

Alternatives?
Good question, may i recommend for your optical pleasure: Gothic Ultra OT

Where do i download it?

Font Squirrel

in case you want to see a little more before you go download this font, behold:

But wait, i really DO have an exception!
I don’t believe it, but i’m listening, let me know in the comments below.

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